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Joseph Allen

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About Joseph Allen

Joe has been writing for TechRaptor for five years, and in those five years has learned a lot about the gaming industry and its foibles. He’s originally an English Literature graduate, and although that might not be akin to a journalism qualification, he’s still thrilled to be able to use those skills for something worthwhile.

Joe’s time writing for TechRaptor began way back in the mists of 2017. Since then, he’s interviewed notable industry figures like XCOM’s Julian Gollop and Bossa Studios’ Henrique Olifiers, been sent up in a model skyship to cover a game launch, and had the privilege of reviewing some of the best (and some of the most mediocre) games of the last half-decade. You won’t find his writing anywhere else; he’s a verified TechRaptor exclusive.

Outside of writing, Joe’s passions lie mostly in music. He’s an avid guitarist and drummer, and he’s also been known to sing occasionally, much to the chagrin of his longtime partner. He’s also an avid walker, taking regular strolls in the city every day. If he’s not hammering away at the keyboard to write another story, you’ll find him playing his guitar, wandering down the High Street (unwisely unaccompanied by an adult), or trying his hand at some cooking.

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Artwork for Dead by Daylight next to artwork for Dungeons & Dragons
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Dead by Daylight Dungeons & Dragons Crossover Revealed

A Dead by Daylight Dungeons & Dragons crossover has been announced, and the trailer features one of D&D's most terrifying monsters.

May 9, 2024 | 12:22 EDT

A truck driving along a road in the American Truck Simulator Nebraska DLC
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American Truck Simulator Nebraska DLC Release Date Revealed

SCS Software has revealed the American Truck Simulator Nebraska DLC release date, and you won't have to wait much longer for this extra state.

May 9, 2024 | 11:47 EDT

The five new inductees in the World Video Game Hall of Fame for 2024
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World Video Game Hall of Fame Inductees for 2024 Include Myst, Asteroids, and More

The five World Video Game Hall of Fame inductees have been announced, with five finalists making the cut from a shortlist of twelve.

May 9, 2024 | 11:26 EDT

The Kadokawa logo next to a shot of Armored Core 6, a From Software game
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From Software Parent Company's Profits Drop, but Armored Core Surprises

From Software parent company Kadokawa has released its financials for the year, and while profits are down, Armored Core has performed surprisingly well.

May 9, 2024 | 10:46 EDT

The Konami logo against a white backdrop next to a picture of Big Boss in Metal Gear Solid 3
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Konami Marks New Record With 70% Profit Increase Driven by Games

Silent Hill and Metal Gear Solid publisher Konami has reported record profits this year, driven largely by its video games and amusements.

May 9, 2024 | 09:41 EDT

The Capcom logo next to a shot of an archer from Dragon's Dogma 2
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Capcom Announces Seventh Straight Year of Record Profits

Capcom has released its financial statement for the 2023-24 fiscal year, and it's been another strong year for the Resident Evil and Monster Hunter studio.

May 9, 2024 | 08:59 EDT

Chai looking puzzled in Hi-Fi Rush, a game whose developer Tango Gameworks was recently canned by Microsoft
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Xbox Says It Needs "Smaller Games" After Closing Hi-Fi Rush Studio

Xbox exec Matt Booty has called for more "smaller games" that attract "prestige and awards" to be made, just a day or so after Xbox closed four studios.

May 9, 2024 | 08:20 EDT

Artwork for Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition, depicting many NES characters
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Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition Harks Back to a Retro Classic

Nintendo has announced Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition, a retro-themed callback to the 1990 event with over 150 challenges across 13 games.

May 8, 2024 | 10:54 EDT

The EA logo next to a footballer from EA Sports FC 24 celebrating
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EA to Spend Billions Boosting Share Prices After Mass Layoffs

EA has announced it will engage in a shareholder-pleasing share buyback program just a couple of months after mass layoffs at the studio.

May 8, 2024 | 10:19 EDT

A creepy vampiric figure looking down into the camera in Redfall
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Redfall Offline Mode Was Almost Ready Before Microsoft's Arkane Shutdown

A new report has emerged which suggests that a Redfall offline mode update was merely weeks away before Arkane's closure at Microsoft's hands.

May 8, 2024 | 09:34 EDT

A vampiric figure with pages swirling around her in V Rising
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V Rising 1.0 Patch Notes Revealed as Full Release Finally Arrives

V Rising 1.0 is here at least, which means the patch notes for the update have also been released, and they're pretty extensive.

May 8, 2024 | 08:55 EDT

A vampire about to launch an arrow from atop a steed in V Rising
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V Rising 1.0 Global Launch Timings Revealed Ahead of Tomorrow's Release

Stunlock has announced the global launch timings for V Rising 1.0, and it won't be much longer before this undead nightmare is upon us.

May 7, 2024 | 11:15 EDT

A golem-like creature covered in masks in the Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous DLC A Dance of Masks
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Final Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous DLC Parties Hard In June

The final Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous DLC has a release date, and it's closing things out with a big party next month.

May 7, 2024 | 10:41 EDT

Artwork of the new Tempest class in Diablo Immortal
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Diablo Immortal Reveals New Dual Blade-Wielding Tempest Class

asdA brand new Diablo Immortal class has been revealed in the form of the Tempest, a dual blade-using warrior that wields the power of the storm.

May 7, 2024 | 10:05 EDT

Artwork of the Arkane Austin game Redfall and the Tango Gameworks game Hi-Fi Rush (whose studios are both being shut down by Microsoft) next to each other
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Microsoft Shuts Down Redfall and Hi-Fi Rush Creators

Microsoft has closed down four of its studios, including Redfall developer Arkane Austin and Hi-Fi Rush outfit Tango Gameworks.

May 7, 2024 | 09:52 EDT

Geralt and Ciri sitting next to each other in The Witcher 3
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The Witcher 3 Mod Editor REDkit Set for Release Later This Month

REDkit, a mod editor for The Witcher 3 that uses the same powerful tools as the devs, will be launched across PC storefronts on May 21st.

May 7, 2024 | 08:53 EDT

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Alan Wake 2 Dev Remedy Cancels Tencent Collab Codename Kestrel

Remedy Entertainment has canceled the mysterious project known as Codename Kestrel and will reallocate its staff to other projects.

May 7, 2024 | 08:39 EDT

A Nintendo logo next to a shot of the Nintendo Switch OLED model
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Nintendo Switch 2 Announcement Coming Before April 2025

Nintendo has confirmed that a Nintendo Switch 2 announcement will be forthcoming at some point within the next ten to eleven months.

May 7, 2024 | 08:21 EDT

Official artwork for Hades 2 depicting its protagonist and the game's logo
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Hades 2 Is Out Now on Steam Early Access

Surprise! Hades 2 is out now via Early Access on both Steam and the Epic Games Store, so you can kick off Melinoë's journey right this minute.

May 6, 2024 | 01:20 EDT

An anime sushi chef in Tokyo Cooking
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Tokyo Cooking Will Let You Run an Anime Sushi Restaurant on Switch Next Week

Tokyo Cooking is a new sushi restaurant management game from the folks at RedDeer Games, and it's heading to Switch next week.

May 6, 2024 | 12:23 EDT

The player reloading a weapon in Fallout: New Vegas
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Fallout: New Vegas Gun Animation Revamped in New Mod Pack

A new Fallout: New Vegas mod has moseyed on into town, and it's all about fixing the game's occasionally rather stiff gun animations.

May 6, 2024 | 11:47 EDT

The Boys' Homelander inhaling the scent of a bottle of milk (you know where it's from) in Mortal Kombat 1
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Mortal Kombat 1 Homelander First Look Shows Off The Boys' Sadistic Supe

Netherrealm and Warner Bros have released a first look at The Boys' Homelander as he appears in brutal fighting game Mortal Kombat 1.

May 6, 2024 | 09:17 EDT

A soldier in a heroic pose against a flag backdrop in Helldivers 2
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Helldivers 2 PC Players Won't Need a PlayStation Account After Sony Walkback

Helldivers 2 PC players won't require a Sony account to play the game after all, as Sony has backtracked on its controversial decision of a few days ago.

May 6, 2024 | 08:24 EDT

Senua looking at the camera in Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2
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Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 PC System Requirements Revealed

Ninja Theory has revealed the Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 PC system requirements, and you're going to want a beefy PC to run this one at 4K.

May 3, 2024 | 11:25 EDT